Technology

Energy Realty partners with Blok

“Blok offered me the opportunity to grow my brokerage under my own rules again, following my departure from another brokerage platform,” said Energy Realty Founder Sherry Campbell.

Buyers can now search by school on Zillow

Prospective buyers can access the search-by-school feature via the search bar on Zillow’s iOS mobile app.

HAR partners with FOREWARN to promote agent safety

HAR partnered with real-time information provider FOREWARN in an effort to promote proactive safety among real estate agents.

HAR adds voice-activated function to home search, expanding access to visually impaired and others

Users can now search HAR.com through their Amazon Alexa-powered device via Lundy’s ChatGPT-optimized search engine.

Redfin Launches ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find a home

Redfin has launched a ChatGPT plug-in to help buyers find their new home, a potentially powerful tool in their arsenal as today’s homebuyers work to find the perfect home.

New tool allows agents to schedule, manage property listings with ease

Developed by the Houston Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (HAR MLS), ShowingSmart is designed to improve business workflow for listing and buying agents by enabling them to manage showings, schedule appointments, gather feedback and present information to clients.

HomeLight launches new tools to help agents win bidding wars and sell homes

The company’s new financial offerings, HomeLight Trade-In and HomeLight Cash Offer, enable top agents to make real estate transactions possible for countless individuals who otherwise wouldn’t be able to compete in today’s cutthroat market.

NAR tech-venture fund names 2021 REACH recipients

The 2021 REACH recipients have collectively raised more than $700 million in capital, employ more than 125 people and represent a valuation of more than $1 billion.

Houston brokers skeptical of Zillow deal

The news that Zillow is purchasing ShowingTime for $500 million sent shockwaves through the residential real estate industry in February.

Testing out Asteroom

By Anne Ewasko I am always looking for ways to cut costs and be more efficient with my time while maintaining quality. In a time when buyers are reluctant to physically view properties and owners are afraid to have

First American launches real estate podcast

The podcast, hosted by First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi and available on major podcasting platforms, offers insight on housing, affordability and related economic topics.

Tech platforms Boomtown, Sisu integrate to bring productivity tools to agents

The integration will let BoomTown CRM users create real-time performance leaderboards and motivational tools for productivity.

New automated valuation model introduced by CoreLogic

“In 2020, the appraisal industry saw an immediate need to shift from traditional in-person appraisals to consistently precise and dependable digital valuation tools — a need that continues to grow and has no end in sight.” — Frank Martell, president and CEO of CoreLogic

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